HEAVY- DUTY DRIVER
- Location:
- Salary:negotiable
- Job type:Full Time
- Posted:3 years ago
- Category:Drivers & Mechanic
- Deadline:February 26, 2021
HEAVY- DUTY DRIVER
Department: OPERATIONS
Responsible to: TRANSPORT OFFICER
Location: TABMANBURG
Contract length: ONE YEAR
Our vision
That every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things.
Our mission
To enable people to offer their money, goods, skills, time, or prayer, and through this involvement, provide the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities.
Our values
Confidence in the innate goodness of people – respect the dignity of every human being and family life – good stewardship of resources entrusted to us.
Job purpose
The Mary’s Meals Driver will provide safe, transport services for Mary’s Meals program and support staff movement while adhering to relevant regulations. The driver is also responsible for the safe custody and proper care of vehicles
Job description: [ROLE] 1
Key activities
Responsibilities and duties
- Operate MM vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Mary’s Meals policies/regulations. • Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to Logistics Manager.
- Adhere to traffic, safety, transport, and communication protocols as advised by Mary’s Meals and supervisor.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
- Maintain records of car performance and vehicle history including service, repair, insurance, and registration.
- Ensure the smooth delivery of food to Mary’s Meals supported schools in Liberia.
- Ensure vehicles are always clean and fit for road use.
- Undertake field assignments as assigned.
- Adherence to all MM policies and procedures
- To ensure that the vehicle is serviced on time and all fault or breakdown are reported to the Transport Officer IMMEDIATELY for repair.
Key relationships
Reports to: Transport
Officer
Internal relationships: SFOs, Distribution Officers
External Relationship:
School Principals, Police
Direct reports: N/A
Job description: [ROLE] 2
| Qualifications, skills and experience | Essential | Desirable |
| Ability to set and meet targets | ✓ | |
| High School Diploma and WAEC Certificate | ✓ | |
| At least 5 years’ experience in driving | ✓ | |
| Good computer skills | ✓ | |
| Valid driving license | ✓ | |
| Experience is driving heavy duty vehicles | ✓ | |
| Willingness to work long hours, holidays and weekends as required | ✓ |
Mary’s Meals International competencies
All Mary’s Meals Liberia employees approach their role in line with the 7S competency model.
| Self | • I build resilience. • I lead by example. • I’m authentic and true to my values. • I develop myself and set stretching goals |
| Service | • I have a vocational attitude to my work. • I inspire hope in others. • I build belief that even difficult challenges can be solved. • I am committed to serving and enabling all who want to be part of the global movement. • I work to ensure our future will be better than our past |
| Simplicity | • I communicate effectively. • I follow clear decision-making criteria. • I create plans that are easy to follow and contribute to organisational goals. • I embrace inclusivity and diversity. • I focus on delivering results |
| Stewardship | • I pay attention to the things that matter most – (a) our physical resources; (b) our people. • I nurture, develop, and respect our relationships with external stakeholders. |
Job description: [ROLE] 3
| • I deliver on my promises. • I am happy to be held accountable and to hold others to account | |
| Strategy | • I have a point of view about the future. • I see our stakeholders and our priorities clearly. • I help others to work in ways that have the greatest impact. • I develop strategy and translate it into action |
| Strengthen | • I create a positive work environment. • I increase the capabilities of my team. • I help people manage their careers. • I find and develop next-generation talent |
| Success | • I ensure my team is technically competent and always developing. • I build high performing teams. • I ensure accountability. • I am a catalyst for change |
Mary’s Meals International competencies
All Mary’s Meals Liberia employees approach their role in line with the 7S competency model.
Changes to the job description
appropriate, changed. Such changes may be initiated as necessary by the manager of this position in consultation with the employee. This job description may also be reviewed as part of preparations for the annual Personal Development Review. To apply, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) with details of three professional references (emails and cell numbers) and a cover letter explaining why you are interested.Click the apply button below
Your covering letter should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to work for Mary’s Meals Liberia in this role, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant skills and experience and should fill no more than two pages of A4. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children you will be required to provide an up to date Police Clearance of good conduct (Liberian nationals) Closing date: Friday, 26th of February 2021 at 5pm. Interviews: Interview dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. While Mary’s Meals Liberia will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. Mary’s Meals Liberia is an equal opportunities employer.
Job description: [ROLE] 4
All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit. Please note: A second interview stage may be required. Mary’s Meals is an equal opportunities employer, all who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.
Job description: [ROLE] 5